Role Purpose

The Finance Manager is responsible for enhancing finance as a strategic business partner across the organisation, including Business Units, Tenants, Property Asset Management, and External Clients.

The role focuses on overseeing financial operations within a property portfolio, influencing key business decisions, and ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. The incumbent will play a key role in driving financial performance, improving reporting systems, and delivering value-added insights to support strategic and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

Oversee all financial activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and optimal performance.

• Prepare and review management accounts.
• Manage forecasts and provide regular updates.
• Compile financial reports including Finco, Exco, and Board packs.
• Oversee General Ledger management.
• Manage debtors on a weekly basis and creditors monthly.
• Oversee payroll processing.
• Provide audit support and detailed analytical explanations.
• Deliver management reports and financial insights.
• Ensure accurate statutory reporting including trial balance, VAT, and income tax.
• Manage income streams including management fees, recoveries, commissions, and sundry income.
• Oversee budgeting processes, variance analysis, and reporting on deviations.

System Development

Drive system improvements and automation to enhance financial efficiency.

• Automate reporting processes and management fee calculations.
• Collaborate with Senior Financial Manager and CFO on system improvements.
• Provide input on financial treatment of transactions within systems.
• Maintain SAP and Business Intelligence tools.
• Manage system structures and financial hierarchies.

Business Unit Profitability

Monitor and improve financial performance across business units.

• Review cost centre performance and financial results.
• Conduct variance analysis (actual vs budget).
• Manage and update financial projections.
• Identify over- and under-spending trends proactively.
• Manage income statements and balance sheets for the region.
• Implement cost control measures.

Audit & Compliance

Ensure adherence to financial regulations and internal controls.

• Address and resolve audit queries.
• Implement audit recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain monthly compliance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.